YOU know the story.. a feisty gypsy girl, a handsome matador and a naive soldier.. but next month brings the chance to catch a more unique production of George Bizet's masterpiece, Carmen.
The sizzling opera, first performed in 1875, originally bummed at the box office but went onto become one of the most popular operas in history- with instantly recognisable numbers such as the Habanera and the Toreador Song that even non-opera buffs will know.
On Tuesday March 6 the ever-popular opera is to be given a fresh point of view in Barrie Kosky’s highly physical new production, set to be performed at the Royal Opera House. And you don't need to go all the way to London to catch it.
Chelmford's Cramphorn Studio, based at the town's Civic Theatre will be hosting a live screening of the ROH production as it takes place.
And don't expect the norm. Australian director Kosky is one of the world’s most sought-after opera directors, whose Royal Opera debut with Shostakovich’s The Nose in 2016 was greeted with delight. For Carmen he has devised a far-from-traditional version, incorporating music written by Bizet for the score but not usually heard, and giving a new voice to the opera’s endlessly fascinating central character.
The screening starts at 6.45pm. Tickets are £14.50, £13 concessions. Visit www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres to book.
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